Add 64/63 and 14/72
1st number: 1 1/63, 2nd number: 14/72
64/63 + 14/72 is 305/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
64/63 = 64 × 8/63 × 8 = 512/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
14/72 = 14 × 7/72 × 7 = 98/504 - Add the two like fractions:
512/504 + 98/504 = 512 + 98/504 = 610/504 - 610/504 simplified gives 305/252
- So, 64/63 + 14/72 = 305/252
In mixed form: 153/252
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